After watching his Tottenham side profit from two such instances recently, Mauricio Pochettino has shocked precisely nobody by speaking out in favour of diving in football.

Spurs conned two penalties in their 2-2 draw against Liverpool at the weekend when firstly Harry Kane and secondly Erik Lamela threw themselves about in order to 'exaggerate/instigate contact' to successfully swindle themselves a couple of uncontested efforts on goal.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino has said that Spurs have missed long-term absentee Erik Lamela. The winger returns to action after a gap of 13 months and will be part of the squad to face Leicester City. Pochettino spoke a great deal about what the Argentine, who signed in 2013 for £30 million, can bring to the team.

The dominance of La Albiceleste was apparent from the first minute of the final group game of the Copa America Centenario. Argentina may have been slowed by traffic on I-90, but their speed and skill was on display as soon as they took to the pitch.

Not that it'll come as a major surprise to anybody who actually watched the match, but Cesc Fabregas has been accused of instigating the hostility that pervaded the 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Tottenham that handed the title to Leicester City on Monday night.

The tempestuous game was flecked with various momentsof ill-discipline.

Mauricio Pochettino's decision to rest several key players for Tottenham's Europa League loss at Borussia Dortmund will be tested when his side return to Premier League action at Aston Villa on Sunday.

Pochettino opted to name a weakened team for the last 16 first leg tie in Germany on Thursday, omitting Harry Kane, Erik Lamela, Mousa Dembele and Kyle Walker while Dele Alli was suspended.

Mauricio Pochettino's decision to rest several key players for Tottenham's Europa League loss at Borussia Dortmund will be tested when his side return to Premier League action at Aston Villa on Sunday.

Pochettino opted to name a weakened team for the last 16 first leg tie in Germany on Thursday, omitting Harry Kane, Erik Lamela, Mousa Dembele and Kyle Walker while Dele Alli was suspended.

After only 10 matches it is hard to say what stories of this Premier League season figure to be short-term surprises and what things may well come to define the entire season. Though not a foolproof...

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Tottenham International Watch: Goal Spree For Kane, Hat-Trick Hero Son - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

With the end of the national team commitments, the focus now shifts to club football and the upcoming European ties in wait. Tottenham Hotspur have had a fair few players representing their respective countries, as we reflect on their performance in national team colours.

Tottenham misfit Erik Lamela could have been perfect for Marseille - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Marseille were all but done signing Tottenham attacker Erik Lamela on loan, with an option to buy next year. The deal was inches close to completion, but it was off at the last minute with Mauricio Pochettino apparently intervening and blocking the loan move.

Former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper, Heurelho Gomes, made some interesting comments regarding Spurs when he recently spoke to ESPN Brazil. The now 34-year-old shot-stopper claimed that the London-based club are to blame for recent players not making a smooth transition into the Premier League.

Former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper, Heurelho Gomes, made some interesting comments regarding Spurs when he recently spoke to ESPN Brazil. The now 34-year-old shot-stopper claimed that the London-based club are to blame for recent players not making a smooth transition into the Premier League.

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The AFA have released Gerardo Martino's squad list for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers away to Chile and at home to Bolivia later this month, and the headline exclusion for the local media is Carlos Tevez, who admits himself he's ... Continue reading →

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